Beaumont |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 5. BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS |
Chapter 5.36. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE |
Part 2. CABLE TELEVISION |
§ 5.36.740. Complaints concerning premium service rates.
Upon receipt of more than one subscriber complaint made within 90 days after the effective date of an increased rate, the City Manager is authorized to file a complaint with the FCC challenging the reasonableness of the Cable Operator's rate for cable programming service, or the reasonableness of the Cable Operator's charges for installation or rental of equipment used for the receipt of cable programming service. However, the City Manager shall not file a complaint with respect to cable programming services after March 31, 1999 unless the City is authorized to do so by federal law or regulation.
(Ord. No. 820, § 1, 3-19-02)